Course aim

To prepare students for information and records management work through analysing and evaluating information and records management principles, theories, models, standards, and processes and how these are practically applied in modern organisations. Students will be expected to research current and emerging issues in information and records management in government and industry.

Course content

The functions of information and records management in all types of organisations and the main techniques and processes for managing information and records including: information audits, business analysis, information architecture, records creation and capture in systems, retention and disposal of records, records storage and preservation, access to information and records, some data sets, big data, and data technology aspects for information management, information governance, and digital transformation.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component

Duration

INTERNAL, CITY WEST

Lecture

3 hours x 10 weeks

EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE

External (Online activities)

N/A x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
International students and students undertaking this course as part of a postgraduate fee paying program must refer to the relevant program home page to determine the cost for undertaking this course.